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Literature review, research, engagement and strategy development to inform recruitment and wellbeing

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for "Literature review, research, engagement and strategy development to inform recruitment and wellbeing" was completed by Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically business development consultancy services. With the contract worth £30,000, it started on 1st July 2025 and ended on 31st August 2025, with the contract being signed on 30th June 2025. The procurement was conducted as a below-threshold process, with Women in the Shade Limited, an SME, successfully being awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in business development consultancy services. Companies that specialise in areas such as literature reviews, research, and strategy development will find this procurement advantageous for demonstrating their expertise and expanding their service offerings to government authorities. Furthermore, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage similar opportunities to build a credible portfolio with public sector engagements, enhancing their market presence and fostering growth. The engagement with public authorities like Norfolk County Council, who require services for recruitment and wellbeing strategy development, is particularly beneficial for consultancy firms looking to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Literature review, research, engagement and strategy development to inform recruitment and wellbeing

Notice Description

Literature review, research, engagement and strategy development to inform recruitment and wellbeing PS30000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068796-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMEN IN THE SHADE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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